variants also instalment
Definition of installmentnext
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization attended the installment of the new university president

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Recent Examples of installment The movie, Sony’s second recent remake and the eighth overall installment in the series, beat expectations thanks to great reviews and stellar word-of-mouth, as well as goodwill toward Cregger. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 The latest installment in the beloved franchise introduces a brand-new cast of heroes, but its compelling storylines, inventive battles, and heart still remain the same. Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026 The early 2026 installment also featured Lisa Rinna, Mark Ballas, Donna Kelce, Monét X Change, Eric Nam and others. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026 Nakoa-Wolf, meanwhile, is set to make his film debut alongside his father in the third Dune installment from director Denis Villeneuve. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for installment
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  • In Sacramento, the new governor, Leland Stanford, had to be taken to his inauguration by rowboat.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Bo had been with the Obamas since shortly after Barack Obama's first inauguration in 2009.
    Gabriella Biello, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
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  • Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
    Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Installment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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